The Cephalocaudal Trend of Development Means That First

question 74

Multiple Choice

The cephalocaudal trend of development means that first

• A)inner organs develop, followed by extremities.
• B)extremities develop, followed by inner organs.
• C)the head develops, followed by the body and legs.
• D)marasmus occurs, followed by kwashiorkor.

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Definitions:

Amnion

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Cell Differentiation

The process by which a cell becomes specialized to perform a specific function, often as part of developmental processes in multicellular organisms.

Pattern Formation

The process by which cells in a developing organism acquire different identities according to their relative spatial positions, leading to the organized structure of tissues, organs, and the entire organism.

Thalidomide

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